Project Level 2

Project Level 2

The topics in this MS Project Level 2 course will provide you with the practical skills associated with the management aspect of the software. Specifically it is designed to provide tools, techniques and tips to effectively develop existing schedules, present custom project information, track progress and report to stakeholders.

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Lesson 1 – Filtering Project Information

2.1.1 – Using AutoFilters

2.1.2 – Applying Multiple AutoFilters

2.1.3 – Using AutoFilters on Date Fields

2.1.4 – Applying and Removing Built-In Filters

2.1.5 – Working with Interactive Filters

2.1.6 – Combining Filters and the Copy Picture Command

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Lesson 2 – Working with Tables

2.2.1 – Applying the Cost Table

2.2.2 – Applying the Tracking and Schedule Tables

2.2.3 – Applying the Baseline and Variance Tables

2.2.4 – Applying Resource Tables

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Lesson 3 – Working with Fields

2.3.1 – Inserting and Removing Fields

2.3.2 – Introduction to Custom Fields

2.3.3 – Creating Text Fields with Lookups

2.3.4 – Creating Flag Fields with Graphics

2.3.5 – Working with Project Date Fields

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Lesson 4 – Monitoring Project Status with Traffic Lights

2.4.1 – Overview of Red Amber Green (RAG) reporting

2.4.2 – Creating the RAG Equation

2.4.3 – Setting the RAG Icons

2.4.4 – Rolling up Status Monitoring

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Lesson 5 – Customising Tables and Views

2.5.1 – Working with Table Definition

2.5.2 – Create a Table based on an existing Table

2.5.3 – Accessing and Applying Views

2.5.4 – Create a Custom View

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Lesson 6 – Managing Resource Overallocations

2.6.1 – Finding Resource Overallocations

2.6.2 – Solving Overallocations Manually Part 1

2.6.3 – Solving Overallocations Manually Part 2

2.6.4 – Solving Overallocations Manually Part 3

2.6.5 – Setting the Levelling Options

2.6.6 – Running the Levelling Software

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Lesson 7 – Setting the Baseline and Tracking Progress

2.7.1 – Setting the Project Baseline

2.7.2 – Working with the Baseline

2.7.3 – Tips on Tracking

2.7.4 – Tracking Progress Part 1

2.7.5 – Tracking Progress Part 2

2.7.6 – Tracking Progress Part 3

2.7.7 – Status Indicators and Progress Lines

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Lesson 8 – Communicating Project Information

2.8.1 – An Overview of Dashboard Reports

2.8.2 – Working with Dashboard Components

2.8.3 – Create a Dashboard with Existing Components

2.8.4 – Formatting Dashboard Components

2.8.5 – Copying Dashboards to other Applications

2.8.6 – Applying the Compare Projects Report – Part 1

2.8.7 – Applying the Compare Projects Report – Part 2

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Lesson 9 – Working with the Organizer

2.9.1 – Using the Organizer for Custom Elements

2.9.2 – Using the Organizer for Custom Fields